Transitional Justice in Tunisia: Innovations, Continuities, Challenges

This book examines the dynamics and mechanisms of the transitional justice process in Tunisia, providing a comprehensive assessment of transitional justice in the country. It critically engages with key questions such as the extent to which the process articulated global contemporary practice and generated novel approaches at odds with the mainstream. The book explores how the transitional justice process in Tunisia has been contextualised and made relevant to the nation's circumstances and needs, and looks at innovation at the level of formal mechanisms and the dynamics of mobilisation and contestation surrounding transitional justice from civil society organisations and victims groups. It challenges the legalism of transitional justice discourse globally and engenders a dialogue between legal and judicial approaches and alternative, more diverse and radical approaches to justice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of the transitional justice process in Tunisia, offering valuable insights for practitioners worldwide. Drawing from a wealth of empirical evidence and a broader understanding of transitional justice, it provides a thorough assessment of the transitional justice landscape in Tunisia. Beyond a mere overview, the book critically engages with key questions such as the extent to which the process aligned with global contemporary practices, such as liberal state-building and narrow conceptions of justice as civil-political rights, and whether it introduced novel approaches that deviated from the mainstream. The book explores how the transitional justice process in Tunisia has been contextualized and tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the nation. It examines innovative mechanisms and the dynamics of mobilization and contestation surrounding transitional justice, both from civil society organizations and victims' groups. By bringing together analysis from legal scholars, social scientists, activists, and practitioners, the book challenges the legalistic discourse of transitional justice globally, fostering a dialogue between legal and judicial approaches and alternative, more diverse, and radical approaches to justice. This groundbreaking work, the first book in English to focus on the dynamics and mechanisms of transitional justice in Tunisia, will appeal to students and scholars of transitional justice, human rights, peacebuilding, conflict and peace studies, development, and security studies, as well as policymakers and practitioners in these fields. It offers a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of transitional justice and its potential to address past injustices and promote sustainable peace and development.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032007014